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In Memoriam

Nearly 800 members of the National Guard have given their lives in the war of terror Read More Details

House Guard Caucus Leaders Introduce Bills Aimed at Benefits Parity

The co-chairmen of the House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus have introduced three bills that would more closely align Guard and Reserve benefits with those received by members of the active component. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Rep... Read More Details

Sleep Woes Follow Deployments for Guardsmen

More than half of the National Guardsmen in a recent survey reported problems sleeping following a deployment. Researchers asked 928 Guardsmen in Hawaii and New Mexico about their sleep patterns following deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia or... Read More Details

Fedrec Bill Sponsors Cautious Ahead of NDAA Discussions

Sponsors of the National Guard Promotion Accountability Act in the House [H.R. 5713] and Senate [S.R. 2801] hope a solution to long delays plaguing promotions for Guard officers will be included in the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act... Read More Details

Fourth of July Message from NGAUS President

Retired Brig. Gen. Roy Robinson, the NGAUS president, has these words for association members on the eve of the nation’s 242nd birthday: “The American flag on the sleeve of our uniform is a constant reminder of the ideals we swore to uphold and... Read More Details

Army National Guard JLTV Procurement

The Issue The Army National Guard is an operational force that consistently deploys in support of overseas combat operations performing the same missions as the Active Component and provides domestic emergency response. Yet, it is not equipped in the... Read More Details

Fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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Eating Disorders Rise Among Military Members

The diagnosis of eating disorders among service members rose 26 percent over a five-year period, according to a study, which also suggests the increase may be higher. The Defense Health Agency’s Medical Surveillance Monthly Report found diagnoses of... Read More Details

Staff Writer Journeys Far to Join NGAUS

William Rohrs has joined NGAUS as staff writer in the communications department. He will write stories for NATIONAL GUARD, the award-winning NGAUS membership publication, and contribute to other association communications products. A native of... Read More Details

NGAUS Hosts Company Grades in Nation’s Capital

Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, advocated for NGAUS Monday when he addressed about 40 Guard company-grade officers at the National Guard Memorial, the association headquarters. “I have come to see this organization... Read More Details